Clustering rattan climbing palm, stems to 20m. Leaf sheath armed with spines to 15mm long, flagellum to 1.5m. Leaves to 1m, about 40 leaflets each side, longest leaflets to 350mm x 15mm, bristly beneath. Male spadix to 450mm long, primary spathes armed with spines, flowers to 10mm long. Ripe fruit to 20mm diameter.
Cane